E6B2 E6B2

Incremental Rotary Encoder E6B2

General-Purpose Rotary Encoder
Withstands Large Shaft Loads
■ Wide variety of supply voltages
and output forms
■ Easy-to-adjust zero index (phase Z)
with origin indicating function
■ High resolution models (2000 pulses
per revolution) substantially improves
measuring accuracy
■ Rugged construction: 6 mm (0.24 inch)
diameter shaft with radial load ratings
of 3 kgf (21.7 ft•lbs) and axial load
rating of 2 kgf (14.5 ft•lbs)
■ Protected against short-circuit
and reversed connections for highly
reliable operation
■ Available with Line Driver output

Ordering Information
■ ENCODERS
When ordering, add the resolution (pulses per revolution) between the part number and cable length.
For example, E6B2-CWZ3E 360 P/R 0.5M.
Resolution (pulses per revolution) Output phases Output form Supply voltage Part number
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, A, B, Z (reversible) Open collector 5 to 24 VDC E6B2-CWZ6C ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
360, 400, 500, 600, 1000, 1200, A, B, Z (reversible) Voltage 5 to 12 VDC E6B2-CWZ3E ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
1500, 1800, 2000 A, A, B, B, Z, Z Line driver 5 VDC E6B2-CWZ1X ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
(reversible)

■ ACCESSORIES
Description Part number
Shaft coupler Fits one 6 mm (0.24 in) and 8 mm (0.32 in) dia. shaft E69-C68B
Fits one 6 mm (0.24 in) and 10 mm (0.39 in) dia. shaft E69-C610B
Mounting flange E69-FBA
Mounting bracket, set of three E69-FBA-02

■ REPLACEMENT PARTS
Description Part number
Shaft coupler Fits two 6 mm (0.24 in) dia. shafts; supplied with each encoder. E69-C06B

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Specifications
Part number E6B2-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ6C E6B2-CWZ1X
Supply voltage 5 VDC -5% to 12 VDC +10%; 12 VDC -10% to 24 VDC +15%; 5 VDC ±5%
max. 5% ripple peak-to-peak max. 5% ripple
Current consumption 100 mA max. 80 mA max. 160 mA max.
Resolution 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2000
(pulses per revolution)
Output phases A, B, Z (reversible) A, B, Z (reversible) A, A, B, B, Z, Z (reversible)
Output form Voltage output Open collector output Line driver output
Output capacity Output resistance: 2 kΩ Applied voltage: 30 VDC max. AM26LS31
Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Output current:
Sink current: 20 mA max. Sink current: 35 mA max. High level: -20 mA
Low level: +20 mA
Output voltage:
High voltage: 2.5 V minimum
Low voltage: 0.5 V maximum
Maximum response 100 kHz
frequency
Rotation direction Reversible, CW + CCW
Phase difference of output 90° ±45° between A and B (1/4T ±1/8T)
Output rise and fall times 1 µs max. with 1 µs max. with 0.1 µs max. with
cable length: 0.5 m (1.64 ft) control output voltage: 5 V cable length: 0.5 m (1.64 ft)
sink current: 10 mA max. load resistance: 1 kΩ output current high: -20 mA
cable length: 0.5 m (1.64 ft) output current low: +20 mA
Starting torque 10 g-cm (0.14 oz-inch) max.
Shaft loading Radial 3 kgf (21.7 ft•lbs)
Axial 2 kgf (14.5 ft•lbs)
Moment of inertia 10 g-cm2 (0.055 oz-inch2) max.; 3 g-cm2 (0.0165 oz-inch2) max. at 600 pulses/revolution
Maximum rpm 6,000 rpm
Electrical connection Prewired with 0.5 m (1.64 ft) length cable
Weight Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz) with cable
Enclosure rating IEC: IP50 (The E6B2 encoder is not watertight or oil resistant.)
Ambient Operating -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
temperature Storage -25°C to 80°C (-13°F to 176°F)
Ambient humidity 35% to 85% RH
Vibration resistance Mechanical durability: 10 to 500 Hz, 15 G or 2-m double amplitude, in X, Y, and Z directions for
11 minutes, three times each
Shock resistance Mechanical durability: 1,000 m/s2 (approx. 100 G) in X, Y, and Z directions, 3 times each
Insulation resistance 1,000 MΩ minimum at 500 VDC between current-carrying part and housing
Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between current-carrying part and housing

Note:
The maximum electrical response revolution is determined by the resolution and maximum response frequency as follows:
Maximum electrical response frequency (rpm) = Maximum response frequency ÷ resolution x 60
This means that the E6B2 encoder will not operate electrically if its shaft speed exceeds the maximum electrical response revolution.

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Operation
■ OUTPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Open Collector Output
E6B2-CWZ6C
Wire Color Code
IEC colors are shown.
Brown 5 to 24 VDC (allowable range:
4.75 to 27.6 VDC)
Black, White, Color Terminal
Orange
Output signal Brown Power supply (+V)
E6B2 (Phases A, B, and Z)
NPN Black Output phase A
main
transistor
circuitry White Output phase B
35 mA max. Orange Output phase Z
3.3 Ω 30 VDC max.
Blue Blue 0 V (common)
0V

GND

Voltage Output
E6B2-CWZ3E
Wire Color Code
IEC colors are shown.
Brown 5 to 12 VDC (allowable range:
4.75 to 13.2 VDC) Color Terminal
2 kΩ Black, White, Brown Power supply (+V)
Orange
Output signal
(Phases A, B, and Z) Black Output phase A
E6B2
NPN
main
transistor
White Output phase B
circuitry
Orange Output phase Z
20 mA max.
3.3 Ω Blue 0 V (common)
Blue
0V

GND

Line Driver Output

E6B2-CWZ1X

Wire Color Code

IEC colors are shown.

Brown Color Terminal

Black, White,
Brown Power supply (+V)
Orange Non-reversed output Black Output phase A
E6B2 Black, White, (Phases A,B, and Z)
AM26LS31
5 VDC - 5%
White Output phase B
main or Orange (with
circuitry equivalent Red stripes) Reversed output Orange Output phase Z
(Phases A,B, and Z) Black/red stripes Output phase A
20 mA max. Blue White/red stripes Output phase B
0V
Orange/red stripes Output phase Z
GND
Blue 0 V (common)

Note:
Both open collector and voltage output models of E6B2 have a circuit to prevent damage
from a short-circuited load and reversed connection.

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■ TIMING CHARTS
Open Collector Output E6B2-CWZ6C
Direction of rotation: CW Direction of rotation: CCW
Clockwise as viewed ➝ CW direction Counterclockwise as viewed ➝ CCW direction
from the shaft from the shaft

CW CCW
T (360°) T (360°)

ON ON
Phase A Phase A
OFF OFF
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
ON ON
Phase B Phase B
OFF OFF
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
ON ON
Phase Z Phase Z
OFF OFF

Note:
Note: Phase A is 1/4T ±1/8T slower than phase B.
Phase A is 1/4T ±1/8T faster than phase B. The ONs in the
above timing chart mean that the output transistor is ON and
the OFFs mean that the output transistor is OFF.

Voltage Output E6B2-CWZ3E

Direction of rotation: CW Direction of rotation: CCW
Clockwise as viewed ➝ CW direction Counterclockwise as viewed ➝ CCW direction
from the shaft from the shaft

CW CCW
T (360°) T (360°)

H
Phase A H Phase A
L L

H H
Phase B Phase B
L L
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°) 1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
Phase Z H Phase Z H
L L

Note: Phase A is 1/4T ±1/8T faster than phase B Note: Phase A is 1/4T ±1/8T slower than phase B.

Line Driver Output E6B2-CWZ1X

Direction of rotation: CW Direction of rotation: CCW
Clockwise as viewed ➝ CW direction Counterclockwise as viewed ➝ CCW direction
from the shaft from the shaft

CW CCW
T (360°) T (360°)

Phase A H Phase A H
L L

H H
Phase B Phase B
L L
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°) 1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
Phase Z H Phase Z H
L L

Phase A H Phase A H
L L

H H
Phase B Phase B
L L

Phase Z H Phase Z H
L L

Note:
The line driver output circuit is an RS-422A data transmission circuit consisting of two balanced output lines. The relationship between
the two output lines is on an equal status. This means that if the level of the signal on a line is H, the level of the signal on the other line
is L. The noise-resistant line driver output circuit assures high-speed data transmission.

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Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
15
■ ENCODERS Origin of phase Z Three, M3 holes x 7 (0.28) depth (0.59) 39
5
(1.54)
10
(0.39)
6 (0.24) dia.
120° 120° shaft

40 (1.57) 20 (0.79) 1
dia. dia.

30 (1.18) dia. 7.5

PVC shielded cable,

0.5 m (1.64 ft) standard
length 8

■ ACCESSORIES
Shaft Coupler E69-C06B (included) Shaft Coupler E69-C68B for one 6 mm Shaft Coupler E69-C610B for one 6 mm
for two 6 mm diameter shafts and one 8 mm diameter shaft and one 10 mm diameter shaft

24.8
24.8 (0.98)
22 7.1 7.1
(0.98) Four, 4 mm hexagon
(0.87) 3.6
6.8 6.8 Four, 4 mm hexagon 3.6 socket head set
5.5 11 5.5 Four, 3 mm hexagon screws
socket head set 3.5 socket head set
2.8 3.5
screws screws
2.8 16.4

15 (0.59) 6 (0.24) 8 (0.32) 19 (0.75) 6 (0.24) 10 (0.39) 22 (0.87)

6 (0.24) dia. dia. dia. dia. dia. dia. dia. dia.

Note:
1. Material: Glass-filled polybutadiene terephthalate (PBT).
2. An E69-C06B coupler is supplied with each E6B2 encoder.
3. Each set screw must be tightened to 2.5 kg-cm (2.17 in-lbs)

Mounting Flange E69-FBA 120°

42 (1.65)
Four R3
33 (1.30) Four 3.3 dia. holes
Three 3.5 dia. holes with
6.5 dia. screw-holes Dimensions with Encoder
20.2 (0.80)
dia. hole
Three, 3.5 dia. holes with
6.5 dia. countersink
33 (1.30)
The flange is 3.2 (0.13) thick.

30 (1.18) dia.
20.2 (0.80) dia.
46 (1.81) dia.

120°
Panel

Mounting Bracket E69-FBA-02

20.2 (0.80) dia. hole 2

20 (0.79)
dia.
18 16
(0.71)(0.63)

120°

8 3.1 58 (2.28) dia.

Two C1
16 (0.63) 5.1
Three, M5

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Installation
■ INPUT TO MORE THAN ONE COUNTER FROM ENCODER WITH VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Use the following formula to obtain the number of counters to be connected to a single E6B2
+E
R1 (E-V)
Number of counters (N) =
V x R2 R2
+V
E: Voltage supplied to Rotary Encoder
V: Minimum input voltage of the counter 0V
R2: Output resistance of the Rotary Encoder
R1: Input resistance of the Rotary Encoder
Encoder output stage
R1 R1
Counter Counter

Connectable
number: N

Origin of phase Z
■ ORIGIN INDICATION
It is easy to adjust the position of phase Z with the origin Origin
indication function. The following illustration (on the left-hand 120° 120°
side) shows the relationship between phase Z and the origin. Cut face D
Set cut face D to the origin as shown in the illustration (on the
right-hand side).

30±0.2 dia.

■ CONNECTION WITH PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Encoder E6B2-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ6C E6B2-CWZ1X Legend:
A: Possible to connect
Digital Counter (H7BR, H7CR) A A C
directly in most
Digital Tachometer (H7ER) A A C cases.
Intelligent Digital Panel Meter (K3TR-NB❑❑❑) B B C B: Possible to connect,
but an independent
Line receiver IC C C A
power supply or pull-
SYSMAC High-speed Counter Module A A A up resistor will be
SYSMAC Position Control Module B B A required.
C: Impossible to
TTL, LSTTL A A C
connect.
CMOS A A C
Sensor Controller, S3D8 B A C
Sensor, Controller, S3D2 A A C
Direction Sensor Unit, E63-WF5C A A C

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Cat. No. CEDSAX4 11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.